Why does China’s navy still sail to Gulf of Aden despite a lack of Somali pirate attacks?

China sends task force to deepwater gulf of the Indian Ocean to train personnel, test ships and equipment in harsh ocean conditions.

Capt. Phillips, played by Tom Hanks in Somali pirate film, to attend Navy SEAL gala on Long Island

He’s eternally anchored in gratitude. Nearly two decades after Capt. Rich Phillips endured a near-death ordeal at the hands of Somali Pirates off the East African coast, he is still constantly showing ...

The Navy turns 250 today. Here's what you need to know about the military branch's beginnings.

Oct. 13, 2025 , is a milestone for sailors past and present as the U.S. Navy celebrates its 250th birthday. From battling British ships in the Caribbean, fighting pirates off the Barbary Coast to ...

This Day in History: USS Constitution launched in Boston Harbor

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - On October 21, 1797, the USS Constitution was launched in Boston Harbor after two unsuccessful ...
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How Navy rescued 17 kidnapped passengers in Calabar waterway operation

Victory has rescued 17 passengers abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterway in Cross River State.